MARIANO'S #8516 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS IE: ASSORTED HOT PIZZA SLICES AND COOKIES ON DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT THE HOT FOODS PREP AREA DISPLAY WITH MISSING SNEEZE GUARDS AND FOODS OPEN, NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND CONTAMINATION. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO PRE-PACKAGE THE PIZZA SLICES AND COOKIES AS OTHER READY TO EAT FOODS ON DISPLAY WERE BEING SOLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRESH JUICING PREP AREA COOLER AND THE BAR COOLER DOORS. MUST REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC STICKER ON THE INSIDE DOOR OF THE FRESH JUICING PREP AREA FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BAKERY AREA.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HOT FOODS PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING AND COMPRESSOR FANS INSIDE THE PRODUCE STORAGE COOLER.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE MEAT STORAGE COOLER DIRTY WITH POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS.----POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HOT FOODS PREP AREA COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE PRODUCE PREP ROOM FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HOT FOODS PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING AND COMPRESSOR FANS INSIDE THE PRODUCE STORAGE COOLER.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE MEAT STORAGE COOLER DIRTY WITH POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS.----POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HOT FOODS PREP AREA COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.